subject: Choosing The Right Vacuum Cleaner [print this page] Vacuum Cleaners come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. How do you know which vacuum cleaner is right for your home? Should you get a canister, an upright or maybe an electric broom? In this article I will explain the difference between the multiple types of vacuum cleaners on the market today and try to help you find the proper vacuum cleaner for your situation.
What is an upright vacuum cleaner? An Upright vacuum cleaner is the vacuum cleaner that stands up on its own, hence the name upright. Upright vacuums are very common and many people prefer an upright because everything is in one unit, unlike a canister, which has about 4 different pieces (The tank, hose, wand and powerhead). An upright is great if you have a lot of carpeting in your house and minimal amounts of bare floors. Some upright come with onboard tools for cleaning things other than your floor, however onboard tools is not available on every upright. One disadvantage to an upright is its weight. When you push an upright vacuum cleaner you are pushing the whole machine in front of you instead just a powerhead like on a canister. It is also difficult to clean under a bed or couch with an upright due to its size or inability to lay down flat.
What is a canister vacuum cleaner? A canister vacuum consists 4 main parts: A body, a hose, wands and a floor tool. Canisters are great for any home with carpeting and a lot of bare floors. Canisters are easy to push because you are only pushing the floor tool and can get under furniture easier since the floor tool is much flatter than the conventional upright. A canister gives the user easy access to the hose since it is always connected and can easily detached from the wands. Like an upright, a canister has its disadvantages as well. Instead of the unit being all in one you have to deal with 4 separate pieces and you have to drag around a canister, which can be annoying for some people.
What is an electric broom? - An electric broom is like an upright but does not have a spinning brush. It is perfect for a boat, quick-spills in the kitchen, apartments or vacation homes. Many people purchase an electric broom as a second machine so they do not need to take out the big machine when small spills or messes appear. An electric broom is lighter than the conventional upright, but not powerful on carpeting or area rugs and usually has a smaller motor than an upright.
Canister, Uprights and Electric Brooms are the most common types of vacuum cleaners on the market today and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Choosing a new vacuum cleaner can be difficult but hopefully this article will help you find the perfect machine.
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